Crockpot Angel Chicken is a delicious meal that you have to make! It hits all the notes to create a rich and flavorful recipe everyone will ask for by name. If you are constantly wondering what to make to please your picky eaters, I urge you to give this recipe a shot.
The sauce is savory and cheesy, and the chicken soaks up all of the flavors as it cooks. It’s called “angel chicken” because it’s served over angel hair pasta, but you can make any side dish you want.
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The key ingredients that pack this recipe with flavor are cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and Italian dressing mix. These items together create amazing flavors that make you want to keep eating! It’s one of the best crockpot chicken recipes ever!
If you like easy chicken crockpot recipes, you will love Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken and my Crock Pot Mushroom Chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It has balanced flavors: You get the creamy texture, rich and savory flavors, and acidity to create a beautifully balanced bite!
- It’s a family favorite: Kids and adults adore this recipe! It’s a simple slow-cooker chicken pasta that’s packed with flavor and pleasing textures.
- It’s a versatile recipe: This dish may be served in a variety of ways with a variety of sides! The creamy sauce goes great with any starch or vegetable.
Ingredients
Here is everything you need to make one of my favorite creamy chicken crockpot recipes. It includes cheap pantry items like cream of chicken soup and chicken broth for an easy yet delicious pasta dish.
- Chicken breasts: I like this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breasts because it makes serving easier and more convenient. You may use bone-in chicken and shred it off the bone before you add the angel hair pasta.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a wonderful sharp flavor that enhances the other ingredients. Plus, it smells amazing as it cooks.
- Cream of chicken soup: This adds flavor and a creamy texture to the sauce. It’s a great shortcut ingredient for a lot of recipes.
- Cream cheese: For a rich and tangy flavor, cream cheese is the way to go. Ensure it is softened before you add it to the saucepan so it melts easier and more evenly.
- Italian dressing mix: This is a quick way to get a variety of dried herbs into the sauce. It’s savory, zesty, and delicious!
- Chicken broth: To achieve the perfect velvety consistency, chicken broth is key.
- Dry white wine: I love the depth that wine adds to a recipe. Dry white wine adds a subtle sweetness and acidity to balance the richness.
- Angel hair pasta: This ingredient is how the recipe gets its name! I cook it separately to ensure the pasta cooks evenly and properly. It’s thin so it overcooks easily.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Spinach sundried tomato: Add fresh spinach and sundried tomatoes for pops of color and brightness.
- Mixed veggie: Throw in a bag of mixed vegetables to make it a well-rounded dinner.
- Lemon pesto: Lemon juice and basil pesto add the perfect amount of freshness. Add them right before serving!
How to Make Angel Chicken Pasta in the Crock Pot
Here are the instructions on how to make crockpot angel hair chicken pasta. Spray your slow cooker pot with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray so the chicken doesn’t stick to the bottom. During the last 20 minutes of cooking time, prepare the angel hair pasta according to the package directions so it’s ready to go.
Step 1: Cook the butter and garlic. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the minced garlic. Allow the garlic to cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Whisk in the soup, cream cheese, Italian seasoning mix, broth, and wine into the melted butter. Once it’s all melted and smooth, you may remove it from the heat.
Step 3: Put everything into the crockpot. Layer the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot and pour the sauce evenly over the top. Ensure it generously covers all of the chicken!
Step 4: Cook. Put the lid on and cook the chicken on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is perfectly tender.
Step 5: Serve. Enjoy the chicken over the cooked pasta and spoon extra sauce if desired. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color!
Recipe Tips
- Avoid opening the lid: The steam generated by your crockpot is what helps to cook the food. Opening it too often releases the steam and affects the cooking process. There’s no need to stir it during cooking time to leave the lid on as long as possible.
- Give the chicken time to rest: If you slice the chicken breasts straight from the slow cooker, all of the juices will run out, and they will become dry. Allow them 10-15 minutes to rest before you serve them.
- Make it creamier: Stir in some heavy cream or sour cream to the sauce to make it even more rich and creamy.
If you love recipes like this slow cooker chicken pasta, you may also enjoy this Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo, this Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce or this Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce!
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftover angel chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. You may freeze the chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. I recommend making the pasta before you serve it because it becomes mushy as it thaws.
- Reheating: Put the chicken, sauce, and pasta into a saucepan and heat them gently over medium-low heat until warm. I don’t recommend microwaving the pasta, but you may microwave the chicken and sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- A tasty green veggie would add color and texture to this recipe. Try our easy air fryer green beans or smoky greens with bacon as a side dish.
- Keep it fresh with a side salad. Make a simple garden salad or this easy spinach salad.
- This Moscato sangria with melon is a sweet adult beverage that would compliment this crockpot angel chicken beautifully.
- Enjoy an easy dessert like lemon cool whip cookies after this meal!
Recipe FAQs
Yes. If you don’t want to cook with alcohol, replace it with more chicken broth instead.
Sure! Whisk in more cream cheese or make a slurry using cornstarch and broth or milk.
I love chicken thighs! They are a super flavorful cut of chicken. This recipe would be just as delicious with thighs, just ensure they are fully cooked before serving.
More Delicious Pasta Dishes
Do you like pasta dishes? Here are some recipes you may also want to try.
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Crockpot Angel Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 1 ounce dry Italian dressing mix packet
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine optional; substitute with more chicken broth if desired
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating it with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and white wine and whisk until melted and smooth. (About 3-5 minutes)
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the butter to prevent sticking.
- Shred or slice the chicken, then stir the sauce in the slow cooker to combine. Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken and pasta in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm.
- Swap more chicken broth for the dry white wine if you want to keep this recipe alcohol-free.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the juice to redistribute and prevent it from becoming dry.
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